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OPP Identify Body Found At Tillsonburg School

OPP are releasing the identity of an elderly woman found dead on a Tillsonburg school ground.

The body of Joan Baker, 70, of Tillsonburg was found just before 7am on Friday morning on the grounds of Maple Lane Public School.

The death is not considered to be suspicious.

OPP say the woman lived in the area and her autopsy showed symptoms similar to someone who suffered from hypothermia. However, the official cause of death has not been released.

The investigation has been closed.

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